We’re celebrating Qixi, the most romantic holiday on the Chinese Lunar Calendar. On this night, Niulang and Zhinü, the cowherd and weaver girl, are able to meet for just one night. Learn to weave just like Zhinü, and make a beautiful bridge to help us reunite the starry lovers! In the traditional story of Qixi […]
Mahjong has become one of the most popular social games in recent years, attracting a new generation of players while remaining a beloved tradition in Asian communities around the world. At MOCA, mahjong has long been more than a game. It is a way to bring people together through culture, conversation, and shared experiences. Join […]
We’re celebrating Qixi, the most romantic holiday on the Chinese Lunar Calendar. On this night, Niulang and Zhinü, the cowherd and weaver girl, are able to meet for just one night. Learn to weave just like Zhinü, and make a beautiful bridge to help us reunite the starry lovers! In the traditional story of Qixi […]
The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) and Fuzhou Sisters warmly invite you to an afternoon exploring the history, memory, and culture of the Fuzhounese community through storytelling, performance, archival art, and Qinghong rice wine. For decades, Fuzhounese immigrants have shaped New York’s Chinatown, carrying stories of migration, resilience, labor, family, and home. This event […]
THREE LIVES is an autobiographical solo show that follows Alex Xander Luu and his family’s escape from war-torn Saigon in 1975 to America. Journeying across continents and generations, “Three Lives” presents the Vietnam War story through the eyes and experiences of its oft-forgotten casualty – – its refugees – – his father, grandfather, and Luu […]
The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to an engaging conversation with writer Daniel Tam-Claiborne on his debut novel Transplants, a lyrical and piercing exploration of migration, belonging, race, love, and the parts of ourselves that can get lost in translation. Set across China and the United States during a single extraordinary year, […]
The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) welcomes award-winning food writer Clarissa Wei for an engaging conversation celebrating her new cookbook, Sitting the Month: Postpartum Recipes for Rest & Recovery. In discussion with second-generation Taiwanese herbalist and recipe collaborator Stella Wang and moderated by food editor Genevieve Yam, the program explores the rich culinary traditions […]
MOCA x NYAFF Film Club is a quarterly program celebrating the brilliance and boldness of Asian and Asian American cinema. This series highlights films of historic and cultural significance under the theme Margin, spotlighting daring films that challenge the norm, rewrite narratives, and push boundaries. Each session is more than just a movie night—it’s an opportunity […]
The Museum of Chinese in America proudly presents Wonggongchang Mega Explosive, the second full-length album by Taiwanese composer, electronic musician, and producer Calvin Kaiˇ-Weiˉ Chang, a.k.a Kaiwei. Set for 2026 release under AAPI artist collective Choaspace, Wonggongchang Mega Explosive is a ten-track sonic narrative and song cycle centered on one of the deadliest man-made disasters in Chinese history: […]
Mooncakes, lanterns, and sweet reunions abound at MOCA’s Mid-Autumn (中秋节) Family Festival! Join us for crafts, shadow puppets, music, games, and more as we come together to celebrate this traditional holiday. Two sessions! Get your tickets for either the morning (10 AM – 1 PM) or afternoon (2 PM – 5 PM). Check back shortly […]
MOCA x NYAFF Film Club is a quarterly program celebrating the brilliance and boldness of Asian and Asian American cinema. This series highlights films of historic and cultural significance under the theme Margin, spotlighting daring films that challenge the norm, rewrite narratives, and push boundaries. Each session is more than just a movie night—it’s an opportunity […]